Bussin’ With The Boys — Jarod Recaps His Stand Up + Jack Beebe Making Rugs for Pat McAfee & Adam Vinatieri | Inside The Bus (Ep. 31)
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Podcast Hosts: Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, et al.
Guest: Jack Beebe
Episode Overview
This episode kicks off the new year with two big stories: Jared Beeman’s comedic debut at Zanies, sparked by a high-stakes fitness bet, and the creative entrepreneurial journey of Jack Beebe, a former D1 linebacker who now crafts custom rugs for sports personalities (including Pat McAfee and Adam Vinatieri). The conversation flows between hilarious behind-the-scenes tales from Jared’s stand-up night, real talk about college football culture and NIL, and Jack's unexpected business path.
Key Discussion Points & Timestamps
1. Guest Introduction & D1 Football Talk
(01:37 – 06:41)
- Jack Beebe's Background: Jack introduces himself as a recent Ball State linebacker, Nashville’s newest resident, and rug-making entrepreneur.
- “Started making rugs the last year and a half and started making for some cool people…wanted to reach out to you guys because I just enjoy your content.” — Jack BB (02:45)
- College Football War Stories: Jack shares about being a G5 (Group of 5) player taking on P5 (Power 5) teams like Tennessee and Georgia.
- The reality of ‘guarantee’ games: knowing you’re likely to lose but still getting hyped up by coaches.
- “At the beginning of the week...the coaches start manipulating your mind…maybe we can win. And then it's like you get into warm ups...ball snaps, like, all right. Yeah.” — Jack BB (05:38)
- Favorite Player #31s: Quick sports trivia moment naming players with the jersey #31 (01:37).
2. Jared’s Stand-Up Comedy Debut at Zanies
(07:12 – 22:34)
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The Origin — A Fitness Bet: Jared had to do 20 minutes of stand-up if he didn’t get a six-pack by New Year’s. As the deadline hit, the comedy show was set.
- “Didn’t get the six pack, obviously…He even confirmed last night...I would have completely forgotten about this if you hadn’t brought it up.” — Jared Beeman (07:41, 08:29)
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Anxiety and Preparation: Jared describes extreme nerves leading up to showtime—panic attacks, fasting, and overdosing on anti-nausea meds.
- “I took so much nausea medic…like, I OD'd on it.” — Jared Beeman (10:45)
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Mentorship from a Pro: Lee Kimmel (comedian, Theo Von's opener) helps Jared process the anxiety, offering reassurance and practical advice over a two-hour coffee (11:03–12:36).
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Euphoric On-Stage Moment:
- The energy of showtime:
“It was euphoric, a feeling that no human deserves. It's just like everyone laughing, all these lights.” — Jared Beeman (13:09) - Clump recounts the crowd's hype and the wild walk-up lights:
“Dave Chappelle walking out. Dude, lights, nuts. Crowd standing up.” — Taylor (14:04)
- The energy of showtime:
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Comedy Roast & Highlights: Backstage banter about roasting, memorable openers, jokes about Jared’s “dirty ass Air Forces,” and the Q&A segment awkwardness (18:00–22:10).
- “I was like, just…let's see if I get my feelings hurt.” — Jared Beeman (18:14)
- The forced “take your shirt off” bit:
“That was really weird humiliation ritual. I did it just to like not…” — Jared Beeman (22:17)
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Would He Trade $5,000 for Avoiding the Set?
- “Yesterday, I would have paid him $5,000 not to do it. But now, that is worth it. The show is way better…” — Jared Beeman (20:31)
Memorable Quote:
“I equated it to…I've never played sports, so I've never had a game that I'm nervous about. This is the closest comparison.” — Jared Beeman (09:22)
3. The Comedy Brainstorm: If the Hosts Had to Do Stand-Up
(25:36 – 27:05)
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Hypothetical: What would each host's central bit or routine be if forced to do five minutes of stand-up?
- Taylor plans to lean into being “the handsome guy with diabetes” (25:57).
- Jack would “just expose teammates for what it is” (26:56).
- Will admits he can’t freestyle: “Not good” (26:48).
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Some wild D1 football locker room and group chat stories, including tales of misbehaving teammates (27:05–28:56).
4. College Football Memories & Team Culture
(29:04 – 35:05)
- Coaches “getting in your head” during high school football.
- Substitute teacher appreciation and the legendary “substitute day.”
- Who’s cooler: fifth graders when you’re in first grade or seniors when you’re a freshman? Consensus is seniors (32:14).
- Jack shares vivid memories of being a walk-on at Ball State, getting called out by veteran players ("Yo, 42, get back here!") and struggling through the early days (34:43).
5. Jack Gets His Football Scholarship: A Life-Changing Moment
(36:01 – 37:55)
- Jack details the emotional moment when his best friend (a fellow former walk-on) introduces him at a team meeting and he’s awarded a scholarship.
- “I'm sitting the second [row]...just, like, low-key tearing up…He was like, ‘You're put on scholarship.’ Everyone erupts…that was kind of it for me.” — Jack BB (36:03)
- Jack drives home to tell his parents in person that night.
- “I can't call them...they've done, you know, paid for my first two years of school. So I drove home that night...They're so proud of me.” — Jack BB (37:08)
6. NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Talk: G5 vs. P5
(39:43 – 41:02)
- Jack explains how NIL works at Group of 5 schools: less money, only a handful of players benefit, and general donor funding gaps.
- “We can't compete with Purdue…Like, they're still paying, they have way more money than us…” — Jack BB (40:49)
7. Jack’s Rug Business: “Foot Stompers”
(41:02 – 47:26)
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How It Started: The business began as a way to stave off boredom while in an online MBA program.
- “I was like dude, I need to start something else.” — Jack BB (41:31)
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First Big Orders:
- First “big” rug went to Malisek (42:17).
- Rugs gifted to Adam Vinatieri and Pat McAfee, facilitated via connections with their sons/teammates (43:11).
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Marketing Strategy:
- “You get somebody…I’ll comp you one if you can get in contact with somebody else. It helps, gives them incentive.” — Will (43:37)
- “Plug your Instagram.” — Will; “It’s Foot Stompers…Trying to hit a thousand followers.” — Jack BB (44:01)
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Craftsmanship Progress: Jack describes going from bad initial products to today's detailed, framed custom pieces (45:17).
- “Everyone starts somewhere…I just did my first two videos on camera, which were…just, I don’t know…horrible for the first time.” — Jack BB (44:14)
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Demonstrating the Rug Machine:
- Explains the “ray gun”-like tufting tool, fabric, yarn, and the satisfying “buzzing” to finish the design (48:28–48:55).
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Dream Recipients: Who would he most like to make a rug for next?
- Caitlin Clark, Pat McAfee (wants direct handoff), Tight End U, George Kittle, and country stars like Jelly Roll (49:12–50:32).
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Living Solo Experimenting:
- Jack discusses his new bachelor pad—plans for a golf simulator in the living room for business and content creation (51:10–54:08).
- “Dude, possibilities are endless. Living by myself for the first time…Like, if you do it, we all got to come over.” — Host/Taylor (52:35–52:44)
8. College Football Playoff Preview & Picks
(54:24 – 63:54)
- Travel logistics for the weekend: Hosts are headed to the Fiesta Bowl (Nashville to Arizona), then on to Vegas and Atlanta for more bowl games (54:27–56:49).
- Playoff Teams Banter:
- Predicted winners and storylines: Ole Miss, Miami, Indiana, Oregon.
- The impact of transfers, coaching changes, and “who’s hot” takes.
- Nostalgic dialogue about “Convicts vs. Catholics” and Miami’s legacy (59:36–61:25)
9. Final Moments & Outro
(64:03 – End)
- Gratitude to Jack for joining the pod, major respect for his entrepreneurial drive and balancing business with college football.
- “Ultra respect for Jack, man. Starting a business while in college, while playing football, building it, learning it, failing through the early processes of it…your mindset and work ethic is going to get you far.” — Taylor (64:34)
- Jack plugs more future content (possible golf simulator reveals).
- Teasing Will’s much-anticipated caroling vlog.
- “Some people are saying that the vlog doesn't exist…It's time for you to prove everyone wrong.” — Taylor (65:13)
- The run-down closes with plans for a live group viewing and calls to bring back blooper reels.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Overcoming Nerves:
“It was euphoric, a feeling that no human deserves. It's just like everyone laughing, all these lights.” — Jared Beeman (13:09) -
The DIY Hustler’s Path:
“I was like, dude, I need to start something else…YouTube can’t tell you everything…you just get better as you go on.” — Jack BB (41:31, 45:17) -
Team Culture:
“Yo, 42, get back here. Finish the line. I’m like, okay…I was a camp start walk-on. This is bad. Not how you want to start your college career.” — Jack BB (34:43) -
Standup Reflection:
“Yesterday, I would have paid him $5,000 not to do it. But now, that is worth it.” — Jared Beeman (20:31) -
On G5 College Football:
“All your boys are gone, bro…you have a really good year in a group of five, and then it’s, like, all right, P5 is going to pluck you.” — Will (38:51) -
Plug:
“It’s Foot Stompers…Trying to hit a thousand followers.” — Jack BB (44:01)
Structured Highlights & Segment Timestamps
| Segment | Highlights/Quotes | Timestamps | |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Guest Intro & D1 Stories | Jack’s football background, G5 struggle, play vs. P5 schools | 01:37–06:41 | | Jared’s Stand-Up Recap | Bet origins, nerves, stand-up payoff, Lee Kimmel mentorship | 07:12–22:34 | | Comedy Bit Brainstorm | Hosts imagine their own stand-up material | 25:36–27:05 | | College Football Culture | Sub days, coach rants, social hierarchy, bullying/friendships | 29:04–35:05 | | Scholarship Moment | Jack’s emotional scholarship reveal | 36:01–37:55 | | NIL Discussion | G5 NIL challenges, fairness, money gaps | 39:43–41:02 | | Jack’s Rugs Business | Foot Stompers’ origins, networking, product process, dreams | 41:02–50:32 | | Entrepreneurial Living | DIY golf simulator, first solo apartment plans | 51:10–54:08 | | CFB Playoff Banter | Weekend bowl schedule, playoff predictions, Miami nostalgia | 54:24–63:54 | | Outro & Final Thanks | Jack’s send-off, content teasers, podcast community energy | 64:03–End |
Summary Takeaways
- Jared Beeman’s jump to stand-up reminds us of the payoff in facing nerves—and the support of friends and mentors on new challenges.
- Jack Beebe’s hustle (balancing D1 football and launching Foot Stompers) is a playbook for creative entrepreneurial growth—all while leveraging sports community connections.
- The locker room culture, from the absurd to the sincere, remains core to the Bussin’ With The Boys spirit.
- Football chatter, both about the past and current playoff hype, anchors the episode in the world of college sports.
- Bussin’ With The Boys wraps with praise for trying new things, the value of friendship, and the perpetual pull of inside jokes, shoutouts, and future plans.
